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The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Coalition Calls for Coverage of Obesity Treatment for Kids

The United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF) has recommended that children who are obese enter into intensive weight loss programs, citing studies which have proven the programs are effective. In response to these recommendations, the Obesity Action Coalition released a statement asking employers and insurers to begin paying for such programs.
"The U.S. Preventative Task Force recommendations are an important step in sending a message to insurers and the public that we must both prevent and treat obesity. The fact that the vast majority of parents do not have the ability to seek help for their childrens obesity in programs like the Task Force recommends, because their insurance excludes it, has always been a major gap in efforts to address obesity." [Source: PR.com]
Healthy weight loss programs such as the ones outlined in the USPTF's recommendations could significantly reduce instances of Type 2 diabetes and other weight-related conditions in children.

Labels: health, insurance

Posted By: Aspen/CRC